Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Sat 8/23/25 7:56 AM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks caught two of three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 31-13 preseason win over the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
The 2023 seventh-round pick was on the other end of Joe Milton's only TD pass of the night, a 29-yard toss in the third quarter that saw Brooks get late separation from his defender in the end zone. With Jonathan Mingo (knee) likely to begin the season on IR, Brooks is competing for the Cowboys' No. 5 wideout spot against Ryan Flournoy and rookie UDFA Traeshon Holden.
Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Sun 8/17/25 1:12 PM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks (hip) played 25 snaps on offense and caught his lone pass for 11 yards during the Cowboys' 31-13 preseason loss to the Ravens on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Brooks was working through a hip injury leading up to Saturday's game but was cleared to play after going through pregame warmups without suffering a setback. The 2023 seventh-rounder is battling for a spot on Dallas' 53-man roster, but it's worth noting that he didn't play a single snap on special teams after playing six in the Cowboys' preseason opener against the Rams. Brooks' last chance to audition for a roster spot is in Friday's preseason finale against the Cardinals.
Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Tue 8/12/25 8:07 PM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks did not participate in Tuesday's training camp practice due to a hip injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brooks may have tweaked his hip during the Cowboys' 31-21 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday, when he played 45 snaps (39 on offense, six on special teams) and logged two catches on three targets for 26 yards. Brooks has seen a minimal role in the Cowboys' offense since entering the league in 2023 as a seventh-round pick, so his attendance at practices and preseason games is crucial for his chances of making the 53-man roster. His practice participation over the coming days will play a factor in whether he'll play in Saturday's exhibition contest against the Ravens.
Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Mon 1/13/25 12:57 PM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks caught only 12 of 30 targets for 177 yards and a touchdown over 14 regular-season games in 2024.
EDGE Analysis
The second-year wideout was only charged with one drop officially, but his poor catch rate is still concerning. Brooks made more than one catch in only one 2024 game, posting a 2-26-0 line on five targets in Week 9 against the Falcons, and while he did haul in his first career TD in Week 15, his role didn't increase over the final couple games of the season while CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) was shut down. Brandin Cooks will be a free agent this offseason, but even if the Cowboys don't bring in additional help for Lamb and Jalen Tolbert at the top of the depth chart, Brooks may head into 2025 behind the likes of Jonathan Mingo and Ryan Flournoy for depth snaps at WR.
Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Tue 12/31/24 6:15 PM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks caught his lone target for 12 yards in Sunday's 41-7 loss to the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Brooks was not a major part of the Cowboys offensive plans Sunday, playing just 13 offensive snaps and earning one target. The second-year wideout should continue to handle a small role in the Cowboys' offense heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Commanders. With nothing to play for, however, it's possible that Dallas' coaching staff may want to get a better look at some of their young talent ahead of the offseason.
Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Sun 12/29/24 11:46 AM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 2023 seventh-round pick was sidelined for the Cowboys' Week 16 win over the Buccaneers due to a knee injury. Brooks was able to log consecutive practices to end the week, and he has progressed enough in his recovery to play Sunday. Brooks has an opportunity to take on the No. 3 wide receiver role for the final two games of the regular season after CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Brooks has caught 11 passes on 29 targets for 165 yards and one touchdown through 12 regular-season games.
Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Fri 12/27/24 4:53 PM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brooks logged back-to-back limited practices Thursday and Friday after a DNP listing on Wednesday. With CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) shut down for the final two weeks of the season, there is a big chunk of targets available in Dallas. In addition to Brooks, Jalen Tolbert (finger) is also questionable. The Cowboys could be digging deep down their wideout depth chart if Brooks or Tolbert are unable to play.
Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Thu 12/26/24 7:14 PM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The wide receiver was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report. Brooks could be in line to see more opportunities due to CeeDee Lamb now being out for the season with his shoulder injury. Brooks, a second-year pro, has 11 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown in 2024 so far.
Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Wed 12/25/24 8:04 PM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks (knee) was estimated as a non-participant in Dallas' practice report Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brooks is still dealing with the knee injury that forced him to sit out the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Buccaneers. He will likely have to practice in some capacity in order to have a chance to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Eagles.
Jalen Brooks WR DAL (10) Sun 12/22/24 7:09 PM
Jalen Brooks
WR DAL (10)
Brooks (knee) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Buccaneers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The wide receiver was a limited participant in Thursday's practice before missing Friday's session. Brooks, a 2023 seventh-round pick, has 11 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown in his second season. KaVontae Turpin, Jonathan Mingo and Ryan Flournoy should move up the depth chart in his absence.